Applications of ‘Gas Discharge Visualization’ technique in cardio vascular diseases in India
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Ph. D. (YOGĀ & LIFE SCIENCE) DEGREE
OF SVYASA UNIVERSITY
Svämé Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhäna Saàsthäna
(Declared as Deemed-to-be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956)
BENGALURU– 560019
INDIA
1. BACKGROUND 1
1.1. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES 3
1.2. NEED IN INDIA 3
2. REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE 4
2.1. AIM 9
2.2. OBJECTIVE 9
2.3. HYPOTHESES 9
2.4. NULL HYPOTHESES 9
3. METHODOLOGY 9
3.1. STUDY LOCATION 9
3.2. CONTROL GROUP 10
3.3. SAMPLE SIZE 10
3.4. AGE AND GENDER 10
3.6. DESIGN: 10
3.7. INCLUSION CRITERIA 10
3.8. EXCLUSION CRITERIA 10
3.9. INFORMED CONSENT 10
4.0. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS 11
4.0. ASSESSMENTS 11
5.0. DATA EXTRACTION 11
6.0. DATA ANALYSIS 11
7.0. EXPECTED OUTCOMES 11
8.0. DISCUSSION 11
REFERENCES: . 11
1. INTRODUCTION
The gas discharge visualization technique (GDV) was developed by Konstantin Korotkov at St Petersburg State Technical University during the 1990s (Korotkov, 1998). The first GDV camera was made in 1995; afterwards hundreds of such cameras have been produced and developed in new designs. GDV cameras are being used in 64 countries (Kostyuk, 2011). GDV camera is based on the well-known Kirlian effect (Korotkov, 2002) and utilizes modern optics, electronics, and computer processing for analyzing electron photonic emission from diverse subjects referred to as GDV-grams. The GDV-grams are obtained by the application of a pulsed electromagnetic field, and allows one to identify the functional state of an individual in real time. The GDV-gram based on Kirlian effect occurs when any object is pla...
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This chapter provides some insight into pulse wave analysis and its relation to arterial diseases. The shape of the arterial pulse wave is an augmentation of the forward traveling wave with the reflected wave. The amount of wave reflection is dependent on the arterial wall properties such as arterial stiffness and is expressed in terms of Augmentation Index. This approach has been studied extensively using various measuring techniques, all of which have respective advantages and disadvantages. The purpose of PWA can be seen in the section describing the medical conditions that affect the wave shape. The discussion is included to assist the reader in understanding the purpose of pulse wave analysis.
Studying the functions of the various structures of the brain is best carried out through analysis of brain defects. For example, individuals with autism exhibit particular behaviors that are not considered normal. Assuming that behavior originates from the brain, then it becomes clear that in order to discover the causes of the abnormal behavior a comparison must be made between and healthy brain and the brain of an autistic person. By finding structural differences such as size and composition, the role that the structures play in the behavior of the autistic can be inferred while also investigating the normal functions of brain structures.
Methods: The participants of this study took part in the Step Test which is a form of cardiovascular exercise (Kusinitz and Fine 1995). The Step Test involved the individuals stepping up and down the low step platform for a consecutive three minutes.
Heart rate variability (HRV) reflects the variations in the intervals between heart beats (R waves) over time. The time between two consecutive R waves is termed the R-R interval; it is measured in milliseconds, and is controlled by the autonomic nervous system 1. HRV is a non-invasive method for interpreting autonomic nervous system modulation and provides information relating to each branch of the autonomic nervous system 2. Analysis of the beat to beat variability provides an insight into the relative contributions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic components of the autonomic nervous system’s control of the heart 34. In healthy individuals it is now widely agreed that under normal resting conditions, a high HRV is an indicator that the parasympathetic pathway is dominant over the sympathetic pathway. Consequentially, a large number of various disease states for example, cardiovascular disease have been linked to a low HRV reflecting increased sympathetic activity at rest 5. Studies have reported that regular practice of physical activity improves ...
To a great extent, stress can be a helpful response, especially for prehistoric humans. During this era, our species needed to react quickly to outside stimuli through a response of “fight or flight”. Through stress, certain hormones are released to help the individual resist the stressor, which may have meant running away from a natural predator. Thus, stress is a positive response that ensures the survival of the species. However, stress over a prolonged period of time causes exhaustion in the individual. Consequently, although stress can be helpful for individuals today, many often experience chronic stress, inflicting varying degrees of damage to their bodies.
Herd, J. A. "American Physiological Society Physiological Reviews." Cardiovascular Response to Stress. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 June 2013.
The Autism Spectrum is a mystery. With no cause or cure, researchers have been working hard, to the best of their abilities, to diagnose, treat, and educate those with autism. For centuries, since 1943, with enhanced technology, the view on autism has improved tremendously. New advancements have been developed to diagnose autism earlier, help create more successful treatments, and to help better an educational plan for people with autism.
To determine if the intensity of exercise affects the heart rate of a 15-year-old boy. Apparatus - 2 stopwatches - 1 laptop (beep test) - 1 fire glass tape (min. 20 meters) - Chalk to mark 20 meters (start to finish). Method 1) Get beep test ready on laptop from - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0U_yQITBks - 2) Bring five male subjects ready at the starting line to run the beep test. 3) Mark 20 meters on the ground outside on the AstroTurf using a long tape.
The purpose of this paper is to define stress and how it effects the body's physiological systems. This paper will include the normal functions and organs involved in the following five physiological systems, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, immune and musculoskeletal. This paper will also include a description of a chronic illness associated with each physiological system and how the illness is affected by stress.
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The arteries supply blood rich in oxygen to the body, the veins direct deoxygenated blood from the capillaries back to the heart. These roles make up the circulatory function. Blood flow through these blood vessels can be disrupted resulting in peripheral vascular diseases. These diseases occur as a result of narrowing or blocking of the blood vessels. The risk factors of peripheral vascular diseases include diabetes, smoking, high level of cholesterol, overweight, high blood pressure etc. these risk factors result to aneurysms, Raynaud’s diseases, Buerger’s disease, renal artery disease etc. With this diseases, the peripheral vascular system should be assessed to enable nurses and other health personnel make good